CheckUser is an extension that allows someone using it to look up the IP addresses used by an account. It also shows which accounts are used by an IP. The purpose of a CheckUser search is to see whether multiple IPs or accounts are being abused to spam, vandalize, or disrupt communities. CheckUser rights are generally reserved for FANDOM Staff, FANDOM Helpers and the Volunteer Spam Task Force.

Who has CheckUser rights?

FANDOM Staff, FANDOM Helpers and VSTF members have global CheckUser rights, meaning they can run an IP check on any wiki. The VSTF uses the tool to clean up spam and vandalism. FANDOM Staff can run CheckUser searches on request (see the next section for guidelines) and may use the tool when someone is acting badly. In a few cases, some local administrators also have been given CheckUser rights. These rights only apply on their wiki, and the rights are only given when Staff believes there is a need based on extreme and excessive vandalism. In most cases, requests for CheckUser rights will be declined.

How can I request an IP check?



FANDOM allows people to have multiple accounts (as long as they are not disruptive), so IP checks won't be run unless there are specific problems with those accounts. Additionally, no specific IP address will be given out. This is private user information, and so it is not shared with admins.


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